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5 Things to Know Before Your Pet Portrait Session

Think your dog won’t sit still for photos? You’re not alone — and that’s totally okay! Here are five things to know before your Captured Moments session to keep things relaxed, joyful, and totally you.

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Why Your Dog Deserves More Than Blurry Phone Pics

Your phone’s full of tail wags and blurry boops—but your dog’s story deserves more than a camera roll. From zoomies to soulful looks, here’s why professional pet photography turns fleeting moments into forever memories. Featuring real sessions, heartfelt connection, and a whole lot of “let the dog, dog” magic. 🐾✨

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🏃‍♂️ The Front Runner Challenge: When the Ball Bounces and So Does the Husband

When a challenge called for capturing a dog running straight at the camera, I knew exactly who I wanted to feature: my own ball-chasing Border Collie, Murphy. Add a freshly watered field, a 100-foot lead, and my husband taking an unexpected tumble, and well… this pet photography session turned into one unforgettable adventure. Spoiler: it’s now my favorite image — even if the judges disagreed.

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🎩 Dapper Dogs & Downtown Vibes

When Rhodes strutted out in his blue tie, I knew he was destined for the downtown runway. Joined by his best bud Koda, these dapper dogs rocked ties, tuxes, and plenty of city swagger in their latest CM adventure.

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Up Ups, Letdowns & One Sneaky Line 🐾⬆️🎢

🎢 From curls and charm to wet paws and one sneaky editing line — this challenge had it all! Meet Harold the gentleman pup and Nalu the paddleboard queen as we ride the emotional waves of Challenge #5: Up Ups. Spoiler-free (until it's not 😉), with laughs, lessons, and a surprise twist at 5am. 🐾💦✨

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#PetPhotographyChallenge #DogModelLife #UpUpsAndDowns #PaddleboardPup #CapturedMomentsMagic

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Challenge Recap: Dogscapes — Or Seascapes? 🌊🐶🌾

What do you get when you mix a flying frisbee, an epic coastal breeze, and one seriously photogenic pup? A seascape shoot that made me question if I was actually a Dogscape girl after all. Come behind the scenes of this beachy challenge, complete with sand, soul-searching, and one very determined frisbee dog.

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A Hard Lesson to Learn

In today's digital age, it's easy to rely on phone photos to capture life's precious moments. But these images often lack the quality and longevity of professionally printed photographs.

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Chasing Kittens and Capturing Magic

Photographing a kitten is like trying to herd cats... but cuter! Their boundless energy and playful spirit make every session a unique adventure.

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Bark in the Park: My First Pet Photography Booth

I recently had the opportunity to participate in the Bark in the Park event at SweetBay in Panama City, Florida. While I'm no stranger to events, setting up a photography booth in the Florida heat was a new challenge!

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I'm Officially Offering Pet Photography Products!

After years of dreaming, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm now offering high-quality pet photography products! I've always wanted to capture the unique personalities of pets in stunning images that last a lifetime.

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